Cable Preparation b. Cable with metal tape shield Table 2 Max. system at *L voltage indoor indoor outdoor crossed connection ay) {om] [mm 72 450 450 12 300 450 650 175 350 500 650 24 50 550 ‘800 36 600 800 ‘800 *L = min. length required, [mm 130 130 480 180 210 according 1 depth of cable lug barrel hole +5mm The actual length willbe determined by the overall geometry of the equipment. ‘Separate the cores, Wrap an earth Bend and shape the cores into their lead round each core and soldertack it final position. to the metal tape shield (or attach the Cut the cores to the required length. earth lead by any other equivalent Place a temporary wire binder around method). Fil the earth lead with solder the cores atthe postion shown in the to form a 30 mm moisture block drawing, Tear off the tape shield ‘30 mm from the oversheath end. against the wire binder. Remove the release paper and wrap Remove the metal tape shield one layer of sealant tape (red) round according to dimension b (see table 2). the oversheath end for 80 mm Thoroughly remove the core screen to underneath the earth lead. 20 mm above the metal tape shield For eables with tape armour also. cut. The surface ofthe insulation connect the earth lead to the armour. should be free from all traces of For cables with wire armour follow conductive material the instruction as supplied in separate Smooth out any irregularities. armour earthing kit B2= |, Y \ FTI Y Tao] Earth lead ks Moisture ba block 1 Sealant 10 not nick the insulation. EPP-0277-12102 page 4/6 Clean 100 mm Bi eee Cut the cable to the required length ‘and remove the oversheath. Leave enough length to set the cores into the final position. Clean and degrease the end of the oversheath for about 100 mm, Note: The minimum termination length (U)is given in Table 2 Remove the wire binder from the ‘end of the metal tape shield. Remove the release paper and wrap the void filing strip (yellow) for 5 mm tonto the metal tape shield, continuing ver the core screen and 10 mm onto the insulation Stretch the strip to half ofits original Width to achieve a fine, thin edge onto the insulation. B4_